You perform spinal immobilization and rapid transport to a Level I trauma center. En route, your secondary assessment is unremarkable, and no other trauma injuries are observed. You initiate at least one large-bore IV with crystalloid solution hanging. He still complains of mild left chest pain, and states it is a 3 on a 0–10 visual analog scale. He complains that his left upper quadrant pain is an 8 and his left shoulder pain is a 5. His left shoulder remains unremarkable. Vital signs are reassessed. Lung sounds remain clear and equal bilaterally. What other concerns beyond the pneumothorax are in your differential diagnosis? What body structures are in the left upper quadrant? Describe your treatment for your patient.
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